§ 608. Funding
(a)
Funding.—
(1)
In general.—
There is authorized to be appropriated from the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) to carry out this chapter $122,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2009.
(2)
Availability.—
Amounts made available to carry out this chapter shall remain available until expended.
(3)
Administrative costs.—
From funds made available to carry out this chapter, the Secretary may use, for the administration of this chapter, not more than $2,200,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2009.
(b)
Contract Authority.—
(1)
In general.—
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, approval by the Secretary of a Federal credit instrument that uses funds made available under this chapter shall impose upon the United States a contractual obligation to fund the Federal credit investment.
(2)
Availability.—
Amounts authorized under this section for a fiscal year shall be available for obligation on October 1 of the fiscal year.